Among the accomplishments of this Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) were the development of a practical model for determining occupational opportunities and educational programs, and the initiation of a program of selective dissemination of information to persons in 63 separate user categories. At present the RCU is cooperating with several…

THE MINNESOTA COORDINATION UNIT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN JUNE 1965 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOR THE PURPOSES OF COORDINATING AND STIMULATING OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH, COLLECTING AND DISSEMINATING THE RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH, PROVIDING TECHNICAL CONSULTATION AND RESEARCH TRAINING, AND…

PROJECTS FOR TRAINING PERSONS FOR WAGE EARNING OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING HOME ECONOMICS COMPETENCIES WERE CONDUCTED TO OBTAIN DIRECTION AND GUIDELINES FOR SIMILAR CLASSES IN MISSISSIPPI. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES WERE TO--(1) EXPLORE VARIOUS PROCEDURES FOR ORGANIZING CLASSES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, (2) SECURE INFORMATION ON LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, (3)…

AN OCCUPATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN A STATEWIDE PROGRAM OF VOCATIONAL RESEARCH TO DEVELOP RESEARCH PERSONNEL, TO EVALUATE EXPERIMENTAL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES, TO DEVELOP AN OVERVIEW OF SURVEY PROCEDURES RELATED TO OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING NEEDS, TO REFINE THE OPERATING…

The Arizona Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) was established as an experimental program to fill the need for vocational research development, coordination, and dissemination. The RCU now provides: (1) research development including the identification of research needs, (2) research coordination and dissemination, (3) educational data collection,…

This report describes plans for implementing a proposed center for research on teacher education. The proposal for the Center was a collaborative effort involving the 19 campuses of the California State University System to develop a national base for research on teacher education. The first section describes briefly the efforts undertaken to…

This document is report of the New Hampshire Research Coordinating Unit activities from its inception in September 1967 to October 1968. The objectives of the Unit are: (1) to provide leadership in the systematic investigation of problems relating to vocational-technical education, (2) to encourage a positive attitude toward educational research…

This annotated bibliography presents a collection of readings which should be of interest to persons charged with the responsibility of planning programs dealing with the education, counseling, and socialization of the socioeconomically disadvantaged. Taken from various sources, this collection contains: (1) current readings, (2) a listing of…

This final report of the operation of the North Dakota Center for Research in Vocational and Technical Education covers the period from December 1, 1966 through August 31, 1969. Activities of the first 18 months (from June 30, 1965) are reported in "Establishing a Center for Research in Vocational and Technical Education" (ED 012 333, MP 000 116).…

This report is a summary of the activities of the Researdh Coordinating Unit (RCU) of Nevada which carried out a variety of research and development activities for vocational education. In the area of developmental research, the RCU conducted a survey of vocational-technical education needs and recommended improvements for the program both on a…

This document summarizes the first 3 years (June 1965-September 1968) of the Minnesota Research Coordination Unit's operation. Described are: (1) the factors which influenced the evolution of Unit objectives, (2) the organizational structure, personnel and facilities, (3) the Unit activities which were related to its objectives, (4) a subjective…

Since its inception in 1965, the Illinois Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) has continued to be involved in innovative activities for measured change in vocational education. The use of ancillary monies for contractual research and development activities has been the major thrust of the unit. The Illinois RCU has played a significant role in…

MIGRATION FROM RURAL TO URBAN AREAS AND THE SHIFT IN LEGISLATIVE EMPHASIS FROM FARMING TO OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS PROMPTED THE OPERATION OF A SUMMER INSERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE ON OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS FOR 30 VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS. THE IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM AREAS DURING THE INSTITUTE RESULTED IN THIS…

This executive summary highlights key elements of a paper produced by the National Center for Research in Vocational Education for persons interested in maximizing benefits from research and development in vocational education. This summary describes the legislative background, conceptual model, essential framework, and operational guidelines for…

The overall purpose of the Michigan Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) is to stimulate research and development activities within the State. This report reviews RCU activities in this area during the period July 1, 1967 to August 31, 1969. Problem areas include staffing and funding. In light of accomplishments and problems, the RCU has been…